A Different Kind of Celebration
For the first time, we’re creating space to reconnect, to reflect & celebrate where we’ve been, where we’re going and what becomes possible when this community gathers.
Coming Together is exactly what it sounds like: a coming together of people who share a connection to the Institute and to one another—through programs, professional work, research, exploration and support across decades.
It’s a space to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new ones and spend meaningful time together in a setting that invites presence, new & old connections and reflection.
The Setting
Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Wintergreen Resort offers a natural, grounding environment that mirrors the spirit of this gathering.
Mountain air. Expansive views. Space to walk, breathe and connect—both in conversation and in quiet moments.
This is a place designed for reflection as much as reunion.
Speakers
Chris Ramsay
Chris Ramsay is an internationally recognized magician with over two decades of experience exploring the limits of perception through skill, psychology, and illusion. With a global following of millions, he creates moments where reality feels fluid and the impossible becomes tangible.
He is the creator and host of Area52, where he explores firsthand accounts of UFO and unexplained phenomena through interviews and storytelling, connecting patterns and expanding conversations around disclosure.
A Monroe alumnus, Chris integrates his exploration of consciousness and out-of-body experiences into both his work and worldview. At our Coming Together event, he will guide participants into deeper questions of perception, awareness, and the nature of reality.
Christopher Bledsoe
Christopher Bledsoe is a North Carolina–based author, speaker, and widely known experiencer whose life changed following encounters with unexplained phenomena. He is the author of the bestselling book UFO of GOD, which explores his experiences and the spiritual transformation that followed.
Central to his work is an ongoing exploration of the connection between these phenomena and human consciousness. As a Monroe Institute alumnus, Chris has deepened his understanding of altered states and awareness beyond the physical, bringing a unique perspective to the intersection of experience, spirituality, and the unknown.
At the Coming Together Event, he invites participants to explore new possibilities around consciousness, contact, and the nature of reality.
Sean Webb
Sean Webb is an author and speaker specializing in how the human mind works, with over 20 years of experience exploring thought, emotion, and consciousness. He is the author of Mind Hacking Happiness and has developed models used in artificial emotional intelligence and emotional resilience.
As a Monroe Institute alumnus, Sean integrates his exploration of consciousness and altered states into a practical, systems-based approach to understanding the mind.
At the Coming Together Event, he helps participants commune with divine entities, while accessing greater clarity, awareness, and intentional living.
Amy Westmoreland
Amy Westmoreland is a manifestation teacher, professional speaker, and founder of Illuminating Joy. With over 33 years of personal practice and 25 years of experience working with thousands of individuals worldwide, she teaches manifestation as a practical and learnable skill rooted in conscious awareness and intentional living.
Known for her grounded and experiential approach, Amy blends energetic understanding with real-world tools through her signature four-step formula.
At the Coming Together event, Amy invites participants to explore the connection between intention, awareness, and the creative power of consciousness.
Sarah Owen
Sarah Owen is an entrepreneur, strategist, and advocate for reimagining aging, longevity, and human potential. Drawing on decades of experience helping innovators bring transformative ideas to market, she now focuses on exploring how consciousness-based approaches can support cognitive wellness, resilience, and quality of life.
Through her involvement with the Mind Pod at Collaboratory in Orlando, Sarah is helping explore the application of Monroe Sound Science technologies as tools for supporting awareness, cognitive health, and holistic well-being.
At the Coming Together event, Sarah invites participants to consider new possibilities for aging with greater vitality, purpose, and consciousness.
Jade Shaw
Jade Shaw is an Out-of-Body Experience (OBE) researcher, astral projection teacher, and consciousness explorer. Following a life-changing OBE, she pursued an MSc in Transpersonal Psychology and has since become a leading advocate for the transformative benefits of expanded states of awareness.
Jade is the producer of Insight Out, a Gaia documentary on out-of-body experiences, and served as the Astral Projection Consultant for the Netflix series Behind Her Eyes. Trained with The Monroe Institute, she combines research, mindfulness, and lived experience to help others explore consciousness beyond the physical.
At the Coming Together event, Jade invites participants to explore the transformative potential of expanded states of awareness and how out-of-body experiences can deepen our understanding of consciousness, personal growth, and the nature of reality.